Youth Counselor Technician (juvenile Justice Officer I)- Cumberland Jdc

Department of Public Safety

Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Base: step 0- $37,621; bonus/equity: sign-on bonus...
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Physical restraint of juveniles
Shift work including weekends and holidays
Direct supervision of youth
** The Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Counselor Technician for their Cumberland Juvenile Detention Center. This role involves directly supervising and engaging with court-involved youth, performing various duties to ensure safety, security, and compliance with standards. **

Job Summary

  • The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor.
  • The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work.
  • Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, duties such as housekeeping, physical and mechanical restraint of juveniles, medication administration and recreational activities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Department of Public Safety is seeking a Youth Counselor Technician for their Cumberland Juvenile Detention Center. This role involves directly supervising and engaging with court-involved youth, performing various duties to ensure safety, security, and compliance with standards. **

Salary

Base: Step 0- $37,621; Bonus/Equity: Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00; Benefits: State Benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, and health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Physical restraint of juveniles
  • Shift work including weekends and holidays
  • Direct supervision of youth
  • Maintaining secure environment
  • Crisis intervention events

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for helping youth
  • Team-oriented culture
  • Serving others
  • Second-chance employment support

Key Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • High school diploma/GED and two years of related experience
  • Physically capable of applying proper methods and procedures
  • Must be at least 20 years of age
  • Valid driver's license
  • Pass Criminal Background check
  • Pass Drug Screening test
  • Pass Psychological test
  • Pass Sexual Risk Screening test
  • Pass Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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